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Often parents wonder what toys are best for babies and toddlers that promote their physical development. Below are recommendations for each age category.
Less Than 12 Months
- push/pull walking toys
- cradle gyms
- boxes and containers for filling and emptying
- activity boards
- low climbing apparatus
- pop-up toys
- foam blocks and balls
- toys with dials, knobs, etc.
12 to 18 Months
- stacking and nesting toys
- large blocks and balls
- nonbreakable mirrors
- low sturdy climbing apparatus
- rhythm instruments (drums, tambourines)
- tub toys
- toddler swing
- low slide
18 to 30 Months
- sandbox with digging and filling toys
- 3-5 piece puzzles with knobs to facilitate manipulation
- easel with large crayons and brushes
- large threading beads
- small wagon and foot propelled ride-on toys
- sturdy small vehicles without small parts
- building blocks
- rubber or plastic animals
- non-toxic modeling dough and finger paint
30 to 36 Months
- large interconnecting blocks
- tricycle
- large boxes to crawl in and out of
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